Therapeutic Plasma Exchange (TPE) Procedures
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Spectra Optia Apheresis System Operator’s Manual
Entering the fluid balance
1
To enter the fluid balance, choose one of the following options:
• To enter the fluid balance in mL, touch
Volume
and use the data entry pad to enter a negative or positive
volume. The system calculates and displays the corresponding percentage.
• To enter the fluid balance as a percentage, touch
Percent
and use the data entry pad to enter a percentage.
The system calculates and displays the corresponding volume.
2
Touch
Confirm
to save the fluid data. The run values screen appears.
Reviewing and Confirming the Run Values
1
Review the run values that appear on the screen and confirm that they are correct. The run targets for a TPE
procedure are listed below. A black frame appears around the button of the primary run target.
• Plasma volumes exchanged (mL)
• Run time (min)
• Plasma removed (mL)
• Replace volume: Target (mL)
If you change a value, the color of the value on the button changes from white to yellow. Values that were
affected by a change appear with a yellow arrow. The arrow points up or down to indicate an increase or
decrease in the value as a result of the change.
2
When you are finished reviewing the run values, touch
Confirm
.
Note:
The fluid balance includes fluid that was administered and removed during the run and rinseback but does not
include fluid bolus volume.
Note:
Only the color of the last value you changed remains yellow. The values you previously changed revert to
white.
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